Glory of the Seas 1869 clipper, scratch 1/96 by rwiederrich [COMPLETED BUILD]

[Uwek]

For all interested to see the finished model in more detailed photos - please take a look here:

Scratch built 1/96 Glory of the Seas Clipper

15 years of research and 2 years of construction on Donald McKay's last medium clipper 1869.

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[rwiederrich]

Glory was in the way in the shop, and I needed to desperately clean and reorganize it, so, I went out to the wood shop and built a new shelf for her. Put up a light and now she is mounted in the library with the other clippers.

I’m looking for a museum who will take her or a collector.

Rob

 

[Uwek]

It is a very fine place - a beautiful model

 

[rwiederrich]

After enough time I decided to build a case for the Glory of the Seas.

Here are some pics.

Rob

 

[rwiederrich]

I built the white brackets to be exactly like the main beam brackets in the living room.
Making the built in case look at home.

Rob

 

[Uwek]

a wonderful place - your model deserves such a place

 

[Peter Voogt]

I fully agree with Uwe: she deserves such a housing to show her great appearance.
Regards, Peter

 

[rwiederrich]

Thanks for all the comments and likes. I stopped waiting for any strong confirmation from museums. She stays with me.

Rob

 

[dockattner]

That looks wonderful Rob! Way to go!

 

[rwiederrich]

We have the first part of a 3 part series published in NRJ Spring quarter adition. Highlighting the construction of my McKay clipper, Glory of the Seas.
The article focuses on the unique bow structure McKay implamented on all of his clipper designs. His *Naval Hoods* A structure only found on McKay clippers.

Check it out

 

[GrantTyler]

Beautiful model Rob. Looks Grand in the display case, Cheers Grant

 

[rwiederrich]

Beautiful model Rob. Looks Grand in the display case, Cheers Grant

Thanks Grant. The long awaited articles (2nd) one thus far, are an exciting aspect of the story behind the build. Several more installments are expected to cover the entire history and discovery of the McKay Naval Hoods...and their implication in understanding the genius behind them. Over 50 years and 3 books later...the historian and author Michael Mjelde claims, my example of Glory of the Seas is indeed the most accurate example ever produced. The light is to be shone Not on my model, but on the discovery of these long lost structures contemporary reproductions fail to identify.
The hope is, discriminating publications and historical chronologers' would update their information. And give credit to Donald McKay for the ingeniousness of these nautical structures.

Rob